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something that you do or give for someone who is suffering or in a difficult situation
We see it as our duty to give succor to those in need.
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Noun
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Meanwhile, Clark looked flashy rocking her brand-new signature Nike kicks, dropping 26 points and seven assists.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026 -
Gray and Howard each chipped in 17 and 16 points, respectively, with Howard finishing with six assists.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Further video shows officers calmly evacuating two small children as the kids' family comforts them.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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This hearty chicken chili comforts those nursing wintertime sniffles.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Structural issues in the roof have forced staff to install pipe jacks as temporary supports, and Leonard acknowledged the situation is unsustainable.—
Kevin Strong,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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If the county reinforces only the bridge but leaves the stream banks unstable, high-velocity water that caused the initial damage may continue to wash away the ground around the new supports.—
Sofia Montoya-Deck,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The summary endorses rather than describes.—
Jamie Cole,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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Retiring San Francisco former House speaker endorses struggling supervisor Connie Chan for her seat, propelling her to a top-two finish against fellow Democrat Scott Wiener and showing Pelosi still has clout.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
Noun
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All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The company’s product line of unmanned aircraft systems and cruise missiles is based on a common architecture which facilitates cross platform integration.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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The Middle East conflict prompted the Iranian closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime trading route that facilitates the transport of about one-fifth of global oil supply.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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This is a dramatic increase from 2010, when the CDC reported just 4% of adults used prescription sleep aids.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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The air that’s pushed down helps your body remove excess heat and aids in evaporating perspiration.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The pair attends local sporting events together, sitting and cheering for the hometown team.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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The president still regularly attends UFC fights.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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“Succors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succors. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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